Comprehension check Exercise 3.Choose the right answer.
Whatis a program?
A setofinstructions
A collectionofcomponents
A hardwarecomponent
Whatareapplications?
Operationsystems
Programsforspecifictasks
Collectionsofcomponents
When are mainframes used today?
When it is necessary to use only printers
In applications requiring substantial data processing and large memory capacity.
When it is necessary to support a peripheral device.
Why can we conform that memory in mainframe is especially important?
It is because minicomputers can be tied directly into mainframes.
It is because it supports reading and punching cards.
It is because mainframes are used in data-intensive tasks such as financial operations.